Skip to main content
cancel
Showing results for 
Search instead for 
Did you mean: 

Calling all Data Engineers! Fabric Data Engineer (Exam DP-700) live sessions are back! Starting October 16th. Sign up.

Reply
Sofiafarenmark
New Member

Can't create a Dataflow gen2

Hi,

I am trying to create a dataflow gen2 in Power Bi, however when I select the alternative I get the message:

 

"Unable to create this item

To create a Dataflow Gen2, you need a free Microsoft Fabric trial capacity. "

I have microsoft fabric so how is this possible that I can not create the dataflow? I can't create a free trial.  What licence do I need to create the dataflow?
1 ACCEPTED SOLUTION
Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @Sofiafarenmark ,

Dataflow Gen2 is the new generation of dataflows that resides alongside the Power BI dataflow (Gen1) and brings new features and improved experiences. It requires a Fabric capacity or a Fabric trial capacity. To understand better how licening works for dataflows you can read the following article: Microsoft Fabric concepts and licenses

 

For more details, you could read related document: Differences between Dataflow Gen1 and Dataflow Gen2 - Microsoft Fabric | Microsoft Learn

 

Best regards,
Community Support Team_Binbin Yu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

View solution in original post

1 REPLY 1
Anonymous
Not applicable

Hi @Sofiafarenmark ,

Dataflow Gen2 is the new generation of dataflows that resides alongside the Power BI dataflow (Gen1) and brings new features and improved experiences. It requires a Fabric capacity or a Fabric trial capacity. To understand better how licening works for dataflows you can read the following article: Microsoft Fabric concepts and licenses

 

For more details, you could read related document: Differences between Dataflow Gen1 and Dataflow Gen2 - Microsoft Fabric | Microsoft Learn

 

Best regards,
Community Support Team_Binbin Yu
If this post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution to help the other members find it more quickly.

Helpful resources

Announcements
FabCon Global Hackathon Carousel

FabCon Global Hackathon

Join the Fabric FabCon Global Hackathon—running virtually through Nov 3. Open to all skill levels. $10,000 in prizes!

September Power BI Update Carousel

Power BI Monthly Update - September 2025

Check out the September 2025 Power BI update to learn about new features.

FabCon Atlanta 2026 carousel

FabCon Atlanta 2026

Join us at FabCon Atlanta, March 16-20, for the ultimate Fabric, Power BI, AI and SQL community-led event. Save $200 with code FABCOMM.